Clinton County, Pennsylvania severe weather history spans 350 recorded events between 1954 and 2026. The dominant hazard is thunderstorm wind, accounting for 80.9% of all recorded events. It ranks #1,489 nationally and #44 in Pennsylvania.
350
Recorded events
3
Direct deaths
3
Direct injuries
$53.8M
Property damage
The record
What the Clinton County, Pennsylvania severe weather history record shows
Across the archive, Clinton County, Pennsylvania severe weather history averages 4.9 recorded events a year. The busiest stretch on record is the 2010s, with 103 events logged in that decade alone. Roughly 19 events fall before 1990 and 331 from 1990 onward — a gap that reflects the expansion of NOAA reporting practice as much as the weather itself.
The deadliest hazard in the Clinton County, Pennsylvania record is thunderstorm wind, responsible for 2 direct deaths. The costliest is tornado, with $50.4M in reported property damage. In total, 7 distinct hazard types appear in this county archive, each listed with its own dated record below.
By hazard type
Every hazard type recorded in Clinton County
| Hazard | Events | Deaths | Damage | Max | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind | 283 | 2 | $1.0M | 87 | 1965–2026 |
| Hail | 37 | 0 | $8K | 2 | 1991–2020 |
| Tornado | 11 | 0 | $50.4M | F4 | 1954–2025 |
| Flash Flood | 11 | 1 | $2.2M | 0 | 1996–2025 |
| Flood | 6 | 0 | $200K | 0 | 2008–2025 |
| Lightning | 1 | 0 | $5K | 0 | 2025–2025 |
| Funnel Cloud | 1 | 0 | $0 | 0 | 2024–2024 |
Decade by decade
Clinton County, Pennsylvania severe weather history by decade
Reporting practice changed over time — early decades are undercounted, not calmer.
Tornado tracks
Paths crossing this county
11 mapped tornado paths intersect this county: 9 touched down inside it and 2 crossed in from a neighbouring county. This comes from path geometry, not county-tagged reports.
| Date | Scale | Deaths | Injuries | Path length | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-05-31 | EF4 | 0 | 0 | 69.0 mi | Crossed in |
| 2025-03-16 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 mi | Touched down here |
| 1998-05-31 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 mi | Crossed in |
| 1997-05-19 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 1997-07-18 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 3.5 mi | Touched down here |
| 1996-11-08 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 1996-11-08 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 1992-07-15 | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 mi | Touched down here |
| 2014-05-15 | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 mi | Touched down here |
| 2001-07-10 | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 mi | Touched down here |
Significant events
Deadliest events on record in Clinton County
| Date | Type | Location | Deaths | Injuries | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | KEATING | 1 | 2 | $0 |
| Oct 21, 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | CEDAR SPGS | 1 | 0 | $25K |
| Jun 27, 2013 | Flash Flood | BEECH CREEK | 1 | 0 | $2.1M |
| Dec 3, 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | LOCK HAVEN MEM ARPT | 0 | 1 | $0 |
From the record
What the reports say
Written by National Weather Service staff at the time of the event · public domain
A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees near Keating. One of the trees fell onto two kayakers who has pulled ashore when the storm approached. The kayakers were transported to a nearby hospital, and one passed away.
An NWS Storm Survey confirmed a brief EF-1 tornado with maximum wind speeds estimated at 100 mph. The tornado impacted the areas along Dutchman and Jerry Ridge roads in northern Clinton County while it moved across its 0.66 mile long path. The tornado uprooted or snapped over 300 trees.
Rainfall amounts between 2 and 4 inches produced significant flooding. The Bald Eagle Creek at Beach Creek Station had major flooding and recorded its third highest crest ever at 14.47 feet. The West Branch Susquehanna River at Renovo experienced moderate flooding and crested just over 18 feet. The Kettle Creek at Cross Forks was out of its banks and flooded nearby areas. The West Branch Susquehanna River at Lock Haven crested over moderate flood stage just above 24 feet. As a precaution, emergency crews in Lock Haven closed the Jay Street Bridge with flood gates sealing off the Susquehanna River.
Context
Risk, population and federal disasters
Relatively Low
FEMA NRI risk rating
37,798
Population (ACS)
$176K
Median home value
15
Federal declarations
| Declared | Incident | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC | DR |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 | EM |
| Oct 1, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING | DR |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY | EM |
| Sep 8, 2011 | Flood | REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM LEE | EM |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA | EM |
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many severe weather events have been recorded in Clinton County, Pennsylvania?
350 events are on record between 1954 and 2026, causing 3 direct deaths and $53.8M in property damage.
What is the most common severe weather hazard in Clinton County?
Thunderstorm Wind, with 283 recorded events — 80.9% of everything in the archive for this county.
How many tornadoes have crossed Clinton County?
11 mapped tornado paths intersect the county boundary; 9 of them touched down inside it. This is derived from path geometry, not county-tagged reports.
How many federal disaster declarations cover Clinton County?
15 federal disaster declarations from FEMA include Clinton County, each tied to a specific incident period.
How risky is Clinton County compared with the rest of the country?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Clinton County as relatively low risk, placing it in the 52 percentile of its state for expected annual loss.
Where does the Clinton County, Pennsylvania severe weather history data come from?
Every figure is drawn from United States federal public-domain records: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events for the event archive, NOAA SPC SVRGIS for mapped tornado paths, FEMA for disaster declarations and risk ratings, and the U.S. Census for population context. Dates are shown in UTC and recent entries may still be revised by NOAA.
Nearby
Neighbouring counties
- Clearfield County 487
- Columbia County 319
- Clarion County 452
- Crawford County 784
- Chester County 1,281
- Cumberland County 429
Cite this page
“Clinton County, Pennsylvania.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/county/pennsylvania/clinton-county/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.